GSD&M Has 35 ‘SXSurrogates’ at the Conference

By Matt Van Hoven 

GSD&M Idea City, one of the largest local agencies here in Austin, is sending 35 “SXSurrogates” to the event over the next few days to send “learnings back to the agency and community through social media (Posterous, Twitter, etc.) and postings on sxsurrogates.com.”

Though they aren’t an official sponsor of the conference, the agency’s participation in SXSW overall is large. After the jump, a rundown of everything they have going on from here til Kingdom Come.

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But first, some quick math. Assuming GSD&M was on the up-and-up with the badges, 35 would cost at a minimum $13,825. At the high end, $19,259. The disparity in cost is due to the time frame in which tickets were purchased. ie walk-ups are $550/person, but if the shop was wise enough to buy them before September 25, they got each for a cool $395 &#151 and that’s just the interactive portion.

Whatever the case, GSD&M is a big player in this year’s events, hosting concerts, participating in panels and much, much more.

We’ve heard Razorfish is sending a few people, but not much more. Gotta represent for Austin, no?

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March 15 &#151 Idea City;s SVP/Managing GCD, Luke Sullivan participates in SXSW Core Conversation panel: “How Does an Advertising Pro Adapt to New Communication Techniques?” (12:30p &#151 1:30p at the Hilton “J” suite/conference room)

March 15 & 16 &#151 Idea City SXSW Interactive Happy Hour Lounge (4-6p at GSD&M Idea City)

March 18 &#151 Welcome to Roqlandia/ Latin Rock Fest featuring La Santa Cecilia, David Garza, Girl in a Coma, Charanga Cakewalk and more (11a-4p at GSD&M Idea City)

March 19 &#151 GSD&M Showcase featuring artists from New West Records, Reprise and Cherry Lane (11a-2p at GSD&M Idea City)

March 20 &#151 Idea City Sponsors Big Star (12:30a at Antone’s Nightclub)

Saturday GSD&M Idea City presents the SXSW Antone’s Music showcase from 7pm &#151 2am featuring Gary Clark Jr, Malachai, St Deluxe, Dwight Twilley, Jukebox the Ghost, the Postelles, and the legendary band Big Star. Since this is an official SXSW Showcase, it is open to badge and wristband holders and those willing to wait in line. Event is also posted here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=357256346536

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